Dr. Jeanette Benigas introduces a guest, Kristina Fuentes, M,S. SLP, the President of the Hawaii Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, who shares about her clinical practice, background, and the association's initiatives. Kristina discusses advocacy efforts and achievements, such as securing licensure for clinical fellows, as well as future goals, including increasing social media presence and enhancing the quality of clinical services in Hawaii. The conversation also covers HSHA’s efforts to join the interstate compact as a means to expedite licensing, and ways clinicians can support the association, address concerns specific to Hawaii, and engage in communication with the board.
